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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 928.37 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 928.37 and 393.19 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 928.37 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/928.37 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 928.37 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 365,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,025.80/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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